Don’t buy pre-sliced catfish “nuggets”; they are usually a sub-par product. Buy the whole catfish fillets of fresh white flesh. Zapp’s are found everywhere in Louisiana or purchase them online at
Cajungrocer.com. That said, you can try most any salty potato chip, but it is essential that they are the kettle-style chips for the right texture in this recipe. Use your favorite Cajun seasoning, but make sure it has cayenne in the ingredient list. I use a variety of oils for cooking and frying, but peanut oil is the key to fried catfish (not sure why, but it just is).